The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

CEA - The Best Advice I've Ever Heard Going Into Management with Jake Adkins

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Thinking of heading down the management path in the engineering world? Today’s guest has done just that! Jake Adkins has the most down-to-earth pieces of advice on the good and bad of going from a technical engineer to an engineering manager. Give this a listen and apply these to your own career.

Tune in to Learn:

  • What it really takes to be an engineering manager — and it’s not the job title
  • The 3 biggest challenges you’ll face when you go from engineer to manager
  • Does the management route pay more than the engineering route?
  • 2 ways your relationship with coworkers change when you become a manager
  • How to correctly praise (and criticize) those on your team whenever needed
  • How speaking up can help you make better decisions over the course of your career
  • Why do all engineers need to learn sales? (Hint: Yes, you do!)
  • Is your GPA really important in the hiring process?

    • Our Partner:

    Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built

    Resources Mentioned:

    Unwritten Laws of Engineering, by W. J. King - AMAZON
    Stuff Matters, by Mark Miodownik - AMAZON
    Clemson University - http://www.clemson.edu

    Connect With Jake:

    Website - https://www.thejakeadkins.com
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeadkins

    CEA Resources:
    Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
    The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
    The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
    FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
    Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
    YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CivilEngAcademy
    Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy

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